Our Hand Therapist- Dr. Rachel Thomson, PT, DPT, CHT- gave her annual Hand Splinting Lecture for the Doctor of Physical Therapy students at Cal State University Long Beach today!
Our Hand Therapist- Dr. Rachel Thomson, PT, DPT, CHT- gave her annual Hand Splinting Lecture for the Doctor of Physical Therapy students at Cal State University Long Beach today! Rachel loves taking time to teach and inspire future Certified Hand Therapists, and this group was excellent!
We are EXCITED to announce that Dr. Gautam Malhotra will be joining us on May 1st!
Dr. Gautam Malhotra is a dedicated orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery with over a decade of experience
He will be seeing patients in Fountain Valley and Laguna Woods.
Dr. Gautam Malhotra is a dedicated orthopedic surgeon specializing in upper extremity and hand surgery. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles, before moving to Chicago to pursue his medical degree at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Following the completion of his MD, Dr. Malhotra undertook a rigorous orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Chicago, which was followed by a fellowship in hand, upper extremity, and microsurgery at the same institution.
With expertise in managing a wide range of conditions, Dr. Malhotra treats acute trauma, including fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, sports-related injuries, as well as chronic conditions such as arthritis, tendinitis and nerve impingement. Dr. Malhotra approaches each case with the same compassion and attention to detail as he would for a family member, ensuring apersonalized treatment plan that aligns with each patient’s unique needs.
Click here to check out his bio!
Click here to schedule an appointment with Dr. Malhotra!
Congratulations to Dr. Scott Graham and Dr. Nimish Kadakia for being recognized as 2025 "Top Doctors" by OC Coast Magazine!
Congratulations to Dr. Scott Graham and Dr. Nimish Kadakia for being recognized as 2025 "Top Doctors" by OC Coast Magazine! This award is judge by the Orange County Medical Association and recognizes physicians of excellence in our community. Congrats!
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We are happy to announce that Dr. David Molho will now be seeing patients at our Los Alamitos location!
Dr. Molho is a renowned expert in hip and knee arthritis and is excited to serve to the Los Alamitos/ Long Beach communities!
David A. Molho, MD is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. His surgical training was focused on minimally invasive techniques which allow patients to recover faster. His goal is to facilitate a rapid recovery while delivering high performing hip and knee replacements. He performs anterior hip replacements, knee replacements, partial knee replacements, and fracture surgery.
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Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2025!
Congratulations to our SCOS/ OrthoWest doctors for being selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2025! This award recognizes the top 7% of doctors throughout the United States!
2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors
- Dr. Ajay Gurbani (Laguna Woods, Irvine, Fountain Valley)
- Dr. Nimish Kadakia (Los Alamitos, Irvine)
- Dr. Lonnie Moskow (Laguna Woods)
- Dr. Amar A. Patel (Laguna Woods, Fountain Valley)
- Dr. Jeffrey Wong (Los Alamitos, Fountain Valley)
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Dr. Kadakia Conquers Mount Kilimanjaro!
Dr. Nimish Kadakia, one of our dedicated Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Trauma surgeons, devoted months of training and preparation to climb Africa's highest peak (almost 20,000 feet!!!!)
The ascent involved navigating challenging and uneven terrain with extreme altitude. SCOS staff and team members were able to track his progress using GPS until he reached the top.
Congrats, Dr. Kadakia! What an accomplishment!
Congrats to Dr. Veneziano and the undefeated Mission Viejo Diablos!
Dr. Veneziano is a teamdoc for the Mission Viejo High School Diablos. On October 4th, he had the special privilege to coach his team for a Friday Night Lights victory against Long Beach Poly High School.
The game was the second high school football game EVER to be played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles! And it was sponsored by NFL legend Rob Gronkowski!
Congrats to Dr. Veneziano and the undefeated Mission Viejo Diablos!
Dr. Veneziano is a shoulder, knee, and sports medicine specialist at SCOS and sees patients of all ages.
Learn more about Dr. Veneziano here
Our management is learning and growing every day!
Dawn O'Connor (Practice Manager at SCOS, Director of CBO Orthowest) and Jami Geck (COO OrthoWest) had an incredible opportunity to attend the X Leader Conference in Denver, Colorado this week!
It was a terrific way for the management team to check out new technology, continue to improve operational performance, and network with leaders across the country.
Happy Physician Assistant Week!
We are incredibly grateful for all of the wonderful Physician Assistants in our office!
Happy PA Week to our team!
- Kailey Back, PA- C
- Linda Bow, PA-C
- Hannah Hurd, PA- C
- Joshua Icasas, PA- C
- Tony Nguyen, PA-C
- Morgen Phillips, PA- C
We are excited to have been voted as a 2024 NextDoor Neighborhood Fave! Thank you to NextDoor and all of our patients!
SCOS doctors have been voted as Super Doctors
Several of our SCOS doctors have been voted as Super Doctors® as recognized in a special publication distributed by Super Doctors Magazine!
Congratulations to Dr. Arash Aminian, Dr. Bryce Johnson, Dr. Nimish Kadakia, Dr. Abraham Kim, Dr. Lonnie Moskow, and Dr. Christopher Veneziano who were voted as SUPER DOCTORS!
Congratulations to Dr. Ajay Gurbani and Dr. Amar Patel who were voted as RISING STARS!
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Dr. Nimish Kadakia, Dr. Lonnie Moskow, and Dr. Amar A. Patel have been selected as 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors!
Dr. Nimish Kadakia, Dr. Lonnie Moskow, and Dr. Amar A. Patel have been selected as 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors! This is an award given to the top 7% of doctors in the USA. Congrats to our top docs!
Dr. Amar Patel was recently the guest speaker for the Indian Medical Association of Southern California (IMASC)
Dr. Amar Patel was recently the guest speaker for the Indian Medical Association of Southern California (IMASC) at their monthly meeting. He gave a talk on "Wide Awake Hand Surgery for Common Hand Problems” to an audience of over 100 people in Orange County.
Learn more about Dr. Patel at www.scosortho.com
Top Doctors in Orange County 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Ari Youderian, Dr. Nimish Kadakia, and Dr. Scott Graham for being awarded the 2024 Top Physician Honor for Orthopedic Surgery by the Orange Coast Medical Association.
This year's Physician of Excellence were judged by the Orange County Medical Association to be among the most accomplished and caring.
This recognition is a testament to their unwavering dedication, unparalleled skill, and compassionate care towards their patients. Dr. Youderian, Dr. Kadakia, and Dr. Graham have consistently demonstrated excellence in their field, earning the trust and respect of both their peers and the community they serve.
For the full list of 2024 Top Doctors in Orange County, please visit Orange Coast Medical Association's website.
We are pleased to announce that SCOS physicians are now seeing patients in Los Alamitos!
We are pleased to announce that SCOS physicians are now seeing patients in Los Alamitos! Dr. Nimish Kadakia and Dr. Jeffrey Wong will be offering all services in orthopedic care to the community.
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Kicking off the season with a dose of holiday cheer!
Do you have hip or knee arthritis?
Interested in what’s new in the world of joint replacements?
David A. Molho, MD is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. He was featured on Village TV in November 2023 where he discussed new trends and how to get the most out of joint replacement surgery.
Dr. Molho’s goal is to facilitate a rapid recovery while delivering high performing hip and knee replacements. He has subspecialty training in minimally invasive anterior hip replacement, robotic knee replacement, partial and total knee replacement, and fracture surgery. He completed residency at Yale University School of Medicine and fellowship training at Connecticut Orthopaedics
Learn more about Dr. Molho here.
Welcoming Dr. David Molho to SCOS
David A. Molho, MD is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. He has subspecialty training in minimally invasive anterior hip replacements. He will be starting on October 1st and will be available at Laguna Woods and Irvine
Dr. Nimish Kadakia recently participated in a program with @steps2walk to change the lives of 25 families in Nagpur, India.
Steps2Walk performs surgical care of crippling foot and ankle deformities in underserved regions of the world, while simultaneously educating orthopedic surgeons in various treatment alternatives.
